Thursday evening, we caught up on each other’s news and travels while enjoying a heartyappetizer potluck around a fire pit in Tom & Jan Balcer’s lovely back yard.

Friday morning, many members opted for a 15 minute chair massage. At noon we enjoyed a delicious Hobo soup and salad luncheon provided by our hosts. After lunch, Judy Mullentaught a craft class where members made a “Microwave Bowl Buddy” and a “Mug Mat”. Those not taking the class played Ladder Golf and visited. That evening, we car-pooled todinner in Calistoga at All Seasons Bistro, followed by an LCR game back at the clubhouse.

On Saturday morning at our chapter meeting new members Lois & Don Russell, and Dell &Judy Jackson were welcomed into the Chardonnay Travelers. President Bob Andersonpresented them with their chapter flag and pictures were taken.

We also voted in the slate of officers for 2015: Bob Anderson will continue as President; Joe Macaluso will continue as Vice-President; Pat Winn, Treasurer; Judy Mullen, Secretary; and Sue Chambers will continue as Past President. They will be installed at the Christmas Party.

Saturday afternoon, members enjoyed a group tour of the Bale Grist Mill Historic Park. That evening, we all gathered in the clubhouse for a sumptuous traditional turkey dinner. Our hosts outdid themselves preparing the turkeys to perfection, with members supplying delectable side dishes and wicked-good desserts!

Following the get-away breakfast provided by our hosts, we headed back down Highway 29, having learned that the Silverado Trail was closed for a race. But who could complain? The vineyards and trees were in full fall color, so it was a beautiful ride through the Napa Valley after another wonderful outing.